Conor Kerley (PhD, BSc, H. Dip, MINDI)

Conor Kerley (PhD, BSc, H. Dip, MINDI)

Biography

We’re delighted to welcome back Conor Kerley at Dublin Vegfest 2017. Conor received his Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Trinity College Dublin and Dublin Institute of Technology and his PhD from University College Dublin. Conor has presented his award winning findings at multiple national and international nutrition and medical conferences. Conor’s research has been published in international peer-reviewed medical journals and has attracted over €210,000 in research funding to date.

Conor has worked in several hospitals, universities and other institutions in Ireland and most recently in the United States. Conor served as chairperson of the Scientific and Research Steering Group of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (INDI) and is an active member of several professional societies including the INDI, Nutrition Society and The National Blood Pressure Council.

Conor will answer for us one of the most popular questions at the time: A plant based diet: the optimal diet for health?